Electrical Renovations and Switchboard Upgrade in Kew, Victoria

A Complete Electrical Upgrade for a Renovated Home in Kew

We recently completed a large-scale residential electrical project in Kew, Victoria, supporting multiple stages of renovation throughout the home.

This project included electrical works for internal renovations, an outdoor kitchen upgrade, garden and outdoor lighting, data cabling, smoke detector upgrades, and preparation for EV charging. As with many renovation projects, ensuring the home’s electrical system was safe, compliant, and future-ready was a key priority.

Throughout the job, we worked closely with the homeowner to provide clear communication, tidy workmanship, and staged electrical solutions that aligned with the renovation timeline.

Switchboard Upgrade for Improved Safety and Reliability

As part of the works, we completed a switchboard upgrade to bring the home’s electrical system up to modern safety standards.

The existing switchboard was upgraded with:

• New individual RCBO protection across circuits (10A, 16A and 20A)
• Improved fault and overload protection for lighting, power, and dedicated circuits
• Installation of a current limiting isolator to enhance safety and system reliability

Upgrading the switchboard ensures better protection for the home, reduces the risk of electrical faults, and provides a solid foundation for additional loads such as outdoor kitchens, garden lighting, and EV charging.

Why Switchboard Upgrades Matter During Renovations

Many older homes were not designed to handle the electrical demands of modern living. Renovations often introduce:

• Additional power points
• New lighting zones
• Outdoor kitchens and entertaining areas
• Data cabling and smart home technology
• Electric vehicle chargers

Without an upgraded switchboard, these additions can place unnecessary strain on the electrical system.

A modern switchboard with RCBO protection helps:

• Detect faults quickly
• Reduce the risk of electric shock
• Improve fire safety
• Isolate issues to individual circuits
• Ensure compliance with current Australian Standards

Clean Workmanship and Clear Communication

Throughout this project, care was taken to keep work areas clean and disruption to a minimum. Clear communication before and during the works ensured the homeowner understood what was being done and why, with no hidden surprises.

We’re proud to receive feedback like this from our clients:

“Professional, friendly, and tidy… communication was outstanding and the work was done with great care. Ferguson Electrical have become our go-to for any and all electrical work.”

Looking to Upgrade Your Switchboard or Renovate Your Home?

Ferguson Electrical specialises in residential renovations, switchboard upgrades, outdoor lighting, and electrical safety upgrades across Kew and Melbourne’s surrounding suburbs.

If you’re planning renovations or want to ensure your home’s electrical system is safe, compliant, and future-ready, our team can help.